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Zesty Peruvian Chicken Bowls

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Peruvian Chicken Bowls

A vibrant, family-friendly Peruvian-inspired chicken bowl with citrusy quinoa, roasted veggies, and a creamy avocado sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 avocado, mashed
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, orange juice, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender.

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